A recent investigation has revealed a secret Trump-era CIA operation during the Trump administration aimed at overthrowing Venezuelan autocratic ruler President Nicolás Maduro in 2019. The operation included hacking the state-administered payroll system used to compensate members of Venezuela’s military, delaying payments to encourage soldiers to turn against Maduro. The plan, which insiders described as 'embarrassing,' also involved covert influence operations. Additionally, Colombia allegedly conducted an operation to sabotage Venezuelan Su-30 jets.
